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HOUSE DEMOCRATS • CHRISTOPHER LYDDY
January 13, 2010
LYDDY URGES RELL TO FUND
NURSING PROGRAM
State Representative Chris Lyddy (D-Newtown) called on Governor Rell to reinstate the funding for the 10 licensed practical nurse (LPN) program offered at the state’s technical schools. READ MORE
November 24, 2009
LYDDY EARNS 100 PERCENT RATING FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL WATCHDOG
State Representative Chris Lyddy (D-Newtown) was awarded a 100 percent rating for his support and advocacy for environmental initiatives by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) in their 2009 Environmental Scorecard. READ MORE
November 10, 2009
REP. LYDDY NAMED TO STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE
State Representative Chris Lyddy (D-Newtown), has been named by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on a legislative task force that will help formulate Connecticut’s response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence. READ MORE
October 2, 2009
REP. LYDDY SECURES FUNDING
FOR NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
State Representatives Chris Lyddy (D-Newtown) announced that Newtown will receive approximately $15 million in state funding for the high school construction project. READ MORE
September 23, 2009
REP. LYDDY: STATE FUNDING FOR KEVIN’S COMMUNITY CENTER
TO BE FINALIZED THIS WEEK
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) announced that the State Bond Commission will meet this Friday, September 25, to finalize $500,000 in state aid for Kevin's Community Center in Newtown. READ MORE
August 4, 2009
REP. LYDDY TO SERVE ON TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN AND THE RECESSION
State Representative Chris Lyddy (D-Newtown) was appointed to serve on the newly formed Children and the Recession Task Force that will help plan Connecticut’s response to the increasingly desperate plight of children impacted by the current economic crisis. READ MORE
July 22, 2009
LYDDY & LAWMAKERS OVERRIDE
7 OF GOVERNOR’S VETOES
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) joined with colleagues in the House and Senate to override seven vetoed bills. READ MORE
July 20, 2009
REP. LYDDY JOINS GOV. RELL FOR SIGNING OF BILL
TO HELP SUFFERERS OF LYME DISEASE
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) joined Governor Rell for the signing of a bill allowing Connecticut doctors to dispense long-term antibiotic treatments for Lyme disease patients. The ceremony was recently held at the Brookfield Municipal Center on Thursday. READ MORE
June 19, 2009
REP. LYDDY APPLAUDS RELIEF FOR DAIRY FARMS
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) applauded the passage of legislation designed to save Connecticut’s struggling dairy industry. The legislation provides about $10 million in direct assistance to dairy farmers over the next two years under the state’s Community Investment Act to help them stay in business. READ MORE
June 3, 2009
REP. LYDDY BACKS LYME DISEASE LEGISLATION
Legislation Heads to Governor for Signature
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) hailed the Senate’s unanimous passage of legislation allowing physicians to dispense long-term anti-biotic treatments for Lyme disease sufferers. Over ninety of Rep. Lyddy’s colleagues have signed on as co-sponsors of the legislation as it heads to the Governor for signature. READ MORE
June 2, 2009
SMART GROWTH PROVIDES NEW REVENUE
FOR TOWNS
Regionalism and Sales Tax Sharing Equals Win-Win
for Municipalities
State Representative Christopher Lyddy (D-Newton) joined with a majority of members of Connecticut House of Representatives to support legislation granting towns important new tools to achieve cost savings and lessen property tax burdens through voluntary regional cooperation initiatives, saving taxpayers money.
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Dear Friends:
It has been a pleasure serving you in the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2009 legislative session. Even though the state’s fiscal crisis dominated much of our time, I continued to work tirelessly on the issues important to you and your family.
Throughout the past session, I received hundreds of e-mails, phone calls, and letters from you and have spent countless hours listening to testimony on issues impacting our community. Listening to your concerns and learning about the intricacies of each issue allowed me to take a lead
on many initiatives this session.
As your State Representative, I am proud that I fought
to protect your religious liberties, championed a bill to protect the health and safety of teachers, students, and school staff by removing toxic cleaning products from schools, and introduced a bill that increases access to treatment for patients with Lyme disease. Teaming up with people from our community, other legislators and people from across the United States, I worked cooperatively, imaginatively, and purposefully to improve the lives of the citizens in Connecticut; ensuring we passed legislation that supports jobs, public health, education, energy efficiency, military families, and the environment.
As I prepare to examine the many difficult situations coming before us in the next session, please know that I will continue
to serve as an advocate and resource for you. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
All my best,
Christopher Lyddy
State Representative
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